How old is Harry Maguire, why is he nicknamed Slab Head and who is his girlfriend Fern Hawkins?
The Leicester centre-back has worked his way up through the leagues and has now netted on the biggest stage of all
HARRY MAGUIRE has his first ever England goal.
The Leicester City centre-back powered home a wonderful header to put the Three Lions ahead against Sweden in Samara.
Where is Harry Maguire from?
THE ENGLAND star was born in Sheffield and came up through the ranks at Sheffield United.
He made his debut in 2011 and cemented his place in the first team during the Blades’ stint in League One.
After a move to Hull, he impressed enough for Leicester City to take the plunge in 2017.
They paid the Tigers £12million for Maguire who played every minute of the Premier League season last term.
He made his England debut in August 2017 – and netted his first ever goal in the World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.
Who is his girlfriend Fern Hawkins?
THE ENGLAND defender’s girlfriend Fern has been in Russia supporting Maguire in his first major tournament.
And a photo of the pair following the Colombia game went viral due to Maguire’s relaxes pose.
They have been together since 2011.
Before England’s showdown with Sweden, she was pictured taking her seat with Rebekah Vardy and trying to contain the nerves.
How old is he?
MAGUIRE was born on March 5, 1993.
He is currently 25 years old and stands 6ft4.
How did he get the nickname Slab Head?
Much has been made of Maguire’s nickname ‘Slab Head’ this tournament.
He put his bonce to good use with a stunning header against Sweden in the quarter-final.
Maguire says it is his Leicester team-mate Jamie Vardy who gave him the nickname.
“It’s usually from Jamie Vardy, the Slab Head thing,” said Maguire.
“So it’s about time I put it to use!”
